To link to this object, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed this object, paste this HTML in website

A mold spore blossoms on the remains of what Steve Hawkins thought was a granola bar because a wrapper was found nearby at Fulford Cave just outside Eagle, Colo. Saturday Aug. 12, 2006. This type of mold grows on any organic material left by people in the cave. Many in the caving community are upset about the litter left in caves and the damage that is done to formations and the cave environment as the number of visitors increases. This has caused the caving community to be very tight-lipped about the location of many cave entrances. (DARIN MCGREGOR/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS) **Steve Hawkins (cq)

A mold spore blossoms on the remains of what Steve Hawkins thought was a granola bar because a wrapper was found nearby at Fulford Cave just outside Eagle, Colo. Saturday Aug. 12, 2006. This type of mold grows on any organic material left by people in the cave. Many in the caving community are upset about the litter left in caves and the damage that is done to formations and the cave environment as the number of visitors increases. This has caused the caving community to be very tight-lipped about the location of many cave entrances. (DARIN MCGREGOR/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS) **Steve Hawkins (cq)

Published caption / Description

A mold spore blossoms in Fulford Cave on the remains of what Steve Hawkins, who was exploring the cave, believed to be a granola bar. Christa Schneider, president of the Colorado Grotto, says conservation of caves "is our No. 1 focus. Once there is damage done, it can't be repaired, it can't regrow."

Other descriptive information

DLM;A mold spore blossoms on the remains of what Steve Hawkins thought was a granola bar because a wrapper was found nearby at Fulford Cave just outside Eagle, Colo. Saturday Aug. 12, 2006. This type of mold grows on any organic material left by people in the cave. Many in the caving community are upset about the litter left in caves and the damage that is done to formations and the cave environment as the number of visitors increases. This has caused the caving community to be very tight-lipped about the location of many cave entrances. (DARIN MCGREGOR/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS) **Steve Hawkins (cq)

Date assigned by RMN

2006-08-15 13:09:53

Camera date stamp

2006:08:12 12:24:48

Copyright

Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.

Post a Comment for A mold spore blossoms on the remains of what Steve Hawkins thought was a granola bar because a wrapper was found nearby at Fulford Cave just outside Eagle, Colo. Saturday Aug. 12, 2006. This type of mold grows on any organic material left by people in the cave. Many in the caving community are upset about the litter left in caves and the damage that is done to formations and the cave environment as the number of visitors increases. This has caused the caving community to be very tight-lipped about the location of many cave entrances. (DARIN MCGREGOR/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS) **Steve Hawkins (cq)